Contractors least miserable people in the UK, study says
When it comes to misery, the UK loves to hate itself. However, it turns out there's a sure-fire way to be less miserable - become a Umbrella company contractor.
Brits flock to contracting as way of life, new figures say
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that Brits are flocking to contracting as a way of life in droves and droves.
UK creative sector gets its own trade industry body
All you creative types out there - including freelancers and umbrella company contractors - will be glad to know that you now have your own trade industry body.
ONS: contractor growth outstrips traditional employment
There are more than three new contract workers for every one new traditional employees, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Monthly contractor pay rate increase hits 7 year high
September saw the highest pay rate increase for contractors in seven years, according to newly released monthly research data.
Contractor pay rates are increasing, PCG confirms
The Professional Contractors Group has confirmed that pay rates for freelancers and umbrella company contractors are on the increase.
Everyone loves contract workers according to ASPCo
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies has been chuffed to bits lately on the back of new research that says everyone loves using contract workers.
Tories court contractors by suggesting tax system simplification?
The Conservatives are courting freelancers and umbrella company contractors by breaking news that a future Conservative government may overhaul the tax system.
More Brits going the self-employment route, new figures show
The bean counters down at the Office for National Statistics have unleashed a new torrent of facts recently, including the growing contract worker figures.
Contractors may be young at heart but not necessarily young
In news that will certainly rattle a few cages, new research reveals well over half of the nation's self-employed entrepreneurs are over the age of 50.
Glass is half full when it comes to the British workplace
Apparently confidence in the British workplace has been on the increase over the past 12 months, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
Beleaguered bank casts its shadow in the contracting sector
One incredibly unlucky bank - usually content to contain its bad news to the financial sector - is now having an ill effect on the contracting arena as well.
